NYEE Announces Free Voice Screening for Professional Singers

New York, NY (March 2013) -- Every year in April, otolaryngologists (ear-nose-throat specialists) and other voice health professionals worldwide join together to recognize World Voice Day. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, Department of Otolaryngology, Voice & Swallowing Institute holds a uniquely â€œNew Yorkâ€ activity -helping performers from Broadway, jazz, opera, rock, pop, soul, and rap - protect their careers by early diagnosis and treatment of throat disorders.

In celebration of World Voice Day, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary in partnership with MusiCares and KayPentax, has scheduled its sixth annual voice screening for professional singers who may otherwise lack access to medical care.

Free Voice Screening for PROFESSIONAL SINGERS

Friday, April 19, 2013 from 12:30 - 5:30 pm The Voice and Swallowing InstituteNew York Eye and Ear Infirmary310 East 14th Street (at 2nd Avenue)6th Floor, North Building New York, NY 10003

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The goal of the screening is to help voice professionals sing at their optimal level at all times, without developing voice disorders that can affect their careers.

Professional voice assessment including vocal use questionnaire, stroboscopic exam of vocal folds and physician examination are provided FREE OF CHARGE. This assessment can serve as a baseline for future voice care. Physicians and other specialists will diagnose any current problems, perform a comprehensive vocal injury risk assessment and teach singers practical voice care techniques.

Each singer will receive an information packet filled with tips on voice care and injury prevention as well as a summary of their assessment.

Medical Tests and Services Provided By:

Michael Pitman, MD, internationally recognized expert in care of the professional voice, voice conservation and restoration Amy L. Cooper, MS, CCC-SLP, speech language pathologist and singing voice specialist MusicCares, the charitable arm of the Recording Academy, which provides a safety net of critical assistance for music people in times of need

To request an application or determine MusiCares eligibility, contact 212-245-7840 or email RSVP_MCNY@grammy.com

Appointments must be made in advance.

Eligible participants must document at least 5 years of professional music career history

World Voice Day for All

The annual World Voice Day encourages men and women, young and old, to assess their vocal health and take action to improve or maintain good voice habits All members of the public can protect their voices by taking the Interactive Voice Quiz and using suggestions on the Special Care for Voice Users factsheet from EntNet.org.

Sponsors

The vocal screenings are being underwritten by grants provided by MusiCares.